T-shirt is the basic unit of women's and men's wardrobe. This is a versatile thing that you can wear to a meeting with friends, for a walk, to work or wear at home. It is difficult to find something more comfortable and practical than a regular T-shirt.
Today, along with traditional models, long-sleeve T-shirts are very popular. Let's talk about them in more detail.
What are they called?
What is the name of the long sleeve T-shirt? Today, most often you can hear the term "longsleeve", which in English is a combination of the words "sleeve" (sleeve) and "long" (long).
But along with the English term on the labels in the store you can find different definitions: jersey, raglan, henley. And of course, just a "long sleeve T-shirt." Which term is more correct?
Russian commodity experts say that it would be correct to call such a thing a jumper, that is, a knitted product with a round neckline and long sleeves. But in fact, this is not entirely correct. Jumpers are often knitted, winter, while a T-shirt is alwaysmade of fine knitted fabric.
So the most accurate term is "long sleeve".
Classification
Despite some confusion in terms and names, most retail chains, one way or another, calling any long-sleeve T-shirt, imply that it has certain characteristics. So, in all the variety of assortment you can find:
- Long sleeves - fitted to the figure, with long sleeves.
- Sweatshirts. This is the progenitor of the longsleeve, the same product, but with a looser cut. But "sweatshirts" is a broader concept. Often this term refers to warm underwear with long or short sleeves. And in some places they call it quilted winter padded jackets or knitted shirts.
- Jumpers. This is often referred to as T-shirts made from a slightly denser fabric.
But as already mentioned, the most accurate name is long sleeve.
According to the purpose, long sleeve T-shirts can be divided into sports, home, weekend wear and underwear.
According to the season - for summer and winter.
By length - for short (mainly female models), elongated and medium.
According to the type of neck - with a round or V-neck.
There are also special-purpose long sleeves, such as compression sleeves, to help improve performance.
Male and female models
Today, this simple and comfortable clothing has become a fashion trend through the efforts of fashion designers. Lots of long sleeve t-shirtscut options, and they can be recognized by certain distinguishing features:
- Polo. They feature a V-neckline and a row of buttons. Pairs well with regular cut trousers or sweatpants.
- With a hood. The style looks great paired with skinny jeans.
- With inset collar. This model looks like a shirt was put on under a T-shirt. A great choice for business or casual style.
- On the buttons. Previously, such a product would have been called a thin jersey jacket, but today it is increasingly called a longsleeve. Worn in a set with a light T-shirt, shirt or on a naked body.
- Raglan. Why T-shirt models began to be called this way is not clear, since raglan is a cut of the sleeve, in which it is cut together with part of the shelf (shoulder and part of the back). Moreover, this name can be seen both on products with a raglan sleeve, and without it. But the last option is quite rare.
- Henley. This style is more common in male models. Henley is a thin, tight T-shirt with short, long, but most often ¾ sleeves, a round neck and a number of buttons. It can serve as an independent element of the wardrobe, but looks especially good as a second layer complete with a shirt or vest.
All of these models are found in both women's and men's versions.
Colors and print
Basic items in any wardrobe are a white and black T-shirt. They never go out of fashion, they can be combined with any other things.any style and color. Gray longsleeve seems too boring and inconspicuous. But it can be revived if you match it with a brighter bottom.
Both men and women have fond feelings for striped t-shirts and camouflage patterns. Almost everyone has at least one of these options, but more often both.
As for prints and colors, there are so many of them that it is not possible to reduce them to some common denominator. And if earlier women's patterns on fabrics differed from men's, then the fashion for unisex style destroyed these differences.
Long sleeve t-shirts for men and women: how are they different?
How to distinguish a male model from a female one? If the thing is neutral in color, then you need to consider the cut of the product.
The male figure is characterized by broad shoulders and a narrow pelvis, while the female figure is the opposite. Therefore, for the stronger sex, the product is cut with an allowance for the shoulders, and in female models, the shelf is always larger than the back. But t-shirts are loose pieces, they are often taken 1-2 sizes larger, so this allowance can level out all the differences. But with tight styles, you should be more careful.
Men's long sleeve t-shirt can also be calculated from the size chart on the label. It differs from women's, and the same size for representatives of different sexes means different parameters.
Material
Men's and women's long sleeve T-shirts are made from the following fabrics:
- Cotton. Natural, pleasant to the touch and enoughdurable material. But prone to stretching. There are many weaves and finishes, so there are many types of cotton fabrics for T-shirts.
- Polyester. Synthetics. If you do not go into complex technical details, then polyester comes in two varieties - cheap and expensive. The first one is breathable and uncomfortable for the skin. The second is a high-tech breathable material, suitable for a sports summer uniform. Both are very popular.
- Viscose. An artificial fabric that resembles cotton in characteristics, but worse. Quickly loses shape, wrinkles and is not machine washable.
- Linen. Natural, durable and wear-resistant fabric. But a little rough and expensive.
- Silk. Expensive natural material. Products from it are rare and have a clearly overpriced price. Good in the heat, not deformed, pleasant to the body.
We wish you good luck with your choice!
